ZIP Code 48027

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Source:

Goodells · St. Clair County · Michigan

Population
3,249

34/sq mi

Median income
$90,417

▲ 19% vs US

higher than 73% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$273,700

▼ 2% vs US

higher than 62% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.8%

Median age 41.1

Land area
96.7 sq mi

Detroit

ZIP code 48027 in Goodells, Michigan has a population of 3,249. The median household income is $90,417, which is 19% above the national average. Median home value is $273,700, 2% below the US average. 16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 48027 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 96.7 square miles in Goodells, St. Clair County, Michigan. The area is home to 3,249 residents, producing a population density of 34 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48027 against Michigan and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48027 sits at $90,417 (23% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $39,157. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $273,700 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $869 per month, and 87.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48027 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Clair County, so you can benchmark 48027 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 48027

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48027.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48027, Goodells, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,249

Population

96.7

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 48027?

41.1

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 91.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$90,417

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$39,157

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

36.8 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,227

Total Housing Units

1,142

Occupied Units

85

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.8%
Renter 12.2%

$273,700

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$869

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-5.6%

YoY Change (2024)

164

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+64%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 48027 have decreased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +64% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 125
2021 +11.8% 140
2022 +10.1% 154
2023 +12.9% 174
2024 -5.6% 164

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 48027, employing approximately 103 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,239,000.

34

Businesses

103

Employees

$4.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 15 44.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 8.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 48027 vs 48063 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
48063 Columbus, MI 4,070 6.1 mi
48074 Smiths Creek, MI 9,356 6.1 mi
48041 Memphis, MI 4,561 6.1 mi
48006 Avoca, MI 4,007 9.1 mi
48049 North Street, MI 5,582 8.3 mi
48022 Emmett, MI 2,654 8.7 mi
48062 Richmond, MI 9,373 8.9 mi
48079 Saint Clair, MI 12,304 9.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48027 in?
ZIP code 48027 (Goodells) is located in St. Clair County, Michigan. St. Clair County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-clair-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 48027?
ZIP code 48027 in Goodells, MI has a population of 3,249 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 48027?
The median household income in ZIP 48027 is $90,417, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 48027?
The median home value in ZIP 48027 is $273,700, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 48027?
The largest racial group in ZIP 48027 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 48027?
ZIP code 48027 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 103 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 48027?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 48027 are: Construction (15), Transportation and warehousing (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 48027?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 48027 decreased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 64%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 48027?
In ZIP code 48027, 47.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 48027?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 48027 is 36.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 48027?
In ZIP code 48027, approximately 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 48027?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 48027 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Goodells, MI

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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